The Braids

It's been a while since my last blog entry as this summer has been quite busy since returning from our trip to Northern Ireland.

Hillend and Allermuir Hill from Braid Hills

Tonight I managed to make the most of a lovely evening and have a quick blast up Blackford Hill and The Braids. Not much to report on but I did have some lovely views of Arthur's Seat and The Pentlands from the summit trig on The Braids. There was also some amazing rays from the sun coming through the clouds over Craiglockhart.

Arthur's Seat from Braid Hills

Unfortunately I didn't have my camera with me but I managed to snap a few shots with my phone. Hopefully I'll have more exciting things to write about in the near future as August approaches.

Rays over Craiglockhart from Braid Hills

Braid Hills

It had been my first attempt at the winter season and I had managed to pack in a bit of winter walking  (with some group leading) and my first winter climb. There had been a great deal of snow and quite a harsh winter, but the temperature is quickly rising and there is now the sense of spring in the air. The crocuses were out across the road and it was a lovely mild night - too good to waste.

Crocuses in Morningside, Edinburgh

Crocuses in Morningside, Edinburgh

Crocuses in Morningside, Edinburgh

Emily and I headed out straight after work in the hope of making the most of the fading light. We decided to do the usual circuit: first heading up Blackford Hill, down through Blackford Glen, then up to the top of The Braids before coming back down to Morningside.

Looking North over Edinburgh from Braid Hills

It was a very mild night and the air was extremely clear. We had a great view over Edinburgh in all directions from Blackford Hill. We were perfectly comfortable in our short sleeves as we huddled with the crowds of got-walkers through Blackford Glen.

Looking Northeast over Edinburgh from Braid Hills

By the time we got to the top of The Braids, the light was fading and views over Edinburgh were even more dramatic. We were reminded that winter was still in the air as the temperature quickly dropped and the last of the light disappeared. A lovely evening.

At the top of Braid Hills, Edinburgh